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In order to consolidate progress achieved so far and to fulfil the potential of the current process, in its conclusions of 19 and 20 November the Council urged both parties to take additional steps to meet previous commitments, including those under the roadmap and the agreement on movement and access.
Consiliul a invitat cele dou � p� r Ai s � ia m �suri suplimentare pentru a- �i onora a ngajamentele pe care �i le-au asumat deja, mai ales în cadrul foii de parcurs �i al acordului pri vind deplas �rile �i accesul.
On 10 December the Council welcomed the holding of the Annapolis Conference on the Middle East peace process and the joint understanding reached between Prime Minister Olmert and President Abbas to immediately launch good-faith bilateral negotiations in order to conclude a peace treaty before the end of 2008.
�i pre �edintele pale convenit s � lanseze f �r � întârziere negocieri bilat erale �i s � negocieze, de bun � c r e din A �, în vederea încheierii unui tratat de pace înainte de sfâr �itul anul ui 2008.
The temporary international mechanism, intended to facilitate needs-based assistance to the Palestinian people, underwent several three-month extensions, endorsed by the Quartet, in 2007.
În 2007, mecanismul Intern a Ai o n al Temporar, menit s � faciliteze acord area unui ajutor în favoarea poporului palestinian, care r �spunde un or nevoi precise, a suferit mai multe prelungiri de câte trei luni, aprobate de c �tre „Cvartet”.
The security situation in Lebanon suffered as a result of the political deadlock afflicting the country since November 2006.
Con d iA ii le de securitate în Liban au fost marcate de impasul politic în care se afl � Aara din noiembrie 2006.
In its conclusions of 22 January the Council commended the ambitious recovery, reconstruction and reform programme adopted by Lebanon on 4 January and hailed the decision by the Lebanese government to adopt an action plan under the European neighbourhood policy.
În concluziile sale din 22 ianu arie, Consiliul s-a felicitat pentru programul a mb i Ai o s de redresare, de reform � �i de r e con s tru cA i e adoptat de Liban la 4 ianuarie, precum �i pentru decizia guvernului libanez de a adopta planul de a cA i un e care se înscrie în cadrul politicii europene de vecin �tate.
The European Union and its Member States pledged to provide over 40 % of the aid made available by the international community in support of the Lebanese people and its legitimate and democratically elected government, an amount totalling more than USD 7.6 billion.
EUROPA CA PARTENER gLOBAL din ajutorul cu o valoare de peste 7,6 miliarde de dolari alocat de c �tre comunitatea intern a Ai o n al � în vederea s us A in e rii poporului �i a guvernului leg itim �i democratic ales în Liban.
At its meeting of 17 and 18 June the Council expressed its concern over the dramatic deterioration in the security situation in Lebanon during May following clashes between the Lebanese army and Fatah al-Islam militants.
Cu ocazia reuniunii din 17 �i 18 iunie, Consiliul �i-a exprimat îngrijorar ea f a A � de dete- riorarea dramatic � a con d iA ii lor de securitate în Liban în luna mai, ca urmare a confrun- t �rilor dintre for A ele armate libaneze �i m i l i t an A ii fatah el-Islam.
The Council also condemned the assassination of member of parliament Mr Walid Eido, his son and others on 13 June.
De asemenea, Consiliul a condamnat asasinarea, la 13 iunie
It reiterated its call on all political forces in Lebanon to search for a solution to the current political deadlock and to develop the widest possible consensus for the forthcoming presidential elections.
- tat toate for A ele politice din Liban s � g �seasc � o s o l u Ai e pentru impasul politic actual s � dezvolte consensul cel mai larg posibil în veder ea viitoarei alegeri a pre �edintelui republicii.
It welcomed the establishment of a special tribunal into the assassination of ex-Prime Minister Rafik Hariri as an opportunity for the Lebanese people to affirm respect for the rule of law in their country.
Consiliul a declarat c � întâmpin � în mo d favorabil crearea unui tribunal special care s � judece asasinarea fostului prim-ministru li banez, dl Rafic Hariri, pe r m iA â n d astfel poporului libanez s � î �i afirme respectul f a A � de statul de drept în pr opria Aar �.
On 23 July the Council condemned the terrorist attacks on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, in particular the attack on 24 June that killed six peacekeepers from the Spanish contingent.
La 23 iulie, Consiliul a condamnat atacurile terori ste lansate împotriva for A e i Interimare a O r g ani z a Ai e i N a Ai un ilor Unite în Liban ( fI NU L ), în special cel care a ucis
The Council expressed its deep concern over the continuing violence in Lebanon, particularly the fighting in the refugee camp at Nahr al-Bared.
�i, în mod special, f a A � de confrunt �rile din tab �ra de r e f u g ia Ai palestinieni de la Nahr al-B ar e d .
On 16 October the Council also condemned the assassination of member of parliament Mr Antoine Ghanem and five other persons.
De asemenea, la 16 octombrie, Consiliul a condamnat asasinarea dlui gh anem, mem- bru al Parlamentului, �i nsiliul a altor
It reiterated its calls for the holding of free and fair presidential elections, without foreign interference and in conformity with the deadline set by the Constitution.
apelul desf � �urarea unor alegeri p r e zi de n Ai ale f �r � interv e n Ai e str �in � �i în conformitate cu termenele din Con s t i t u Ai e .
Reconstruction process (Afghanistan, Iraq)
Procesul de reconstrucie (Afganistan, Irak)
In 2007 the European Union continued to play a major role in the reconstruction process in Afghanistan.
În 2007, Uniunea European � a continuat s � joace un rol major în cadru l procesului de r e con s tru cA i e din Afganistan.
The Commission remained one of the top donors in Afghanistan and one of the very few to make a multiannual commitment.
Comisia a r �mas unul dintre principalii dona tori de fon- duri acordate Afganistanului u A in ii donatori care
In May the Commission launched its new strategy for Afghanistan and announced an indicative programme of assistance for the years 2007–10 worth EUR 610 million.
�i a f �cut public un program orientativ de a sis t e n A � cu o valoare d e 610 milioane EUR pentru perioada 2007-2010.
The new aid programme focuses on three priority areas: reform of the justice sector and the police, rural development including alternatives to poppy production, and health.
Acest nou pachet de asis t e n A � se concentreaz � pe trei domenii prioritare: reforma j us t i Ai e i �i a p o l i Ai e i , dezvoltarea rural �, care prevede unele alternative pentru producerea macului, �i s �n �tatea.
One major development in 2007 was the new programme in the justice sector.
Noul program în domeniul j us t i Ai e i a reprezentat un progres majo r în 2007.
The Commission placed experts in key justice institutions to draw up a major programme of reforms in the judiciary and legal services in Afghanistan with the aim of improving qualifications, recruitment, and salary and career structures.
Comisia a plasat, în cadrul principalelor institu A ii ale j us t i Ai e i , ex pe r Ai respons abili de întocmirea
EUROPE AS A GLOBAL PARTNER
�i sistemele de remuner �ri �i de cariere.
The Commission also continued to lend support to the Afghan national police force.
S us A in e rea acordat � de Comisie p o l i Ai e i n a Ai o nale afgane a continuat
In July, during the conference in Rome on the rule of law in Afghanistan, a EUR 200 million aid package in support of the police and the justice system was confirmed.
�i în 2007. În iulie, cu ocazia con f e r in A e i de la Roma privind statul de drept în Afganistan, a fost confirmat � acordarea unui ajutor de 200 de milioane EUR pentru s us A in e rea post l i Ai e i �i a sistemului judiciar.
This aid is part of a new commitment to reinforce good governance and the rule of law in the provinces.
Acest sprijin se înscrie în noua d o r in A � de a pune accentul pe consolidarea statului de drept �i a guvern an A e i în provincii.
At its meeting of 17 and 18 June the Council welcomed the new European Union police mission to Afghanistan (EUPOL Afghanistan) under the European security and defence policy.
Cu ocazia reuniunii din 17 �i 18 iunie, Consiliul s-a felicitat pentru lansarea unei misiuni de p o l i Ai e a Uniunii Europene în Afganistan (EUPOL Afgan istan), în cadrul politicii euro
During its three-year mandate, the mission will carry out its tasks through monitoring, mentoring, advice and training at the level of the Afghan Ministry of the Interior, regions and provinces.
- vegherea, consilierea �i con t r i bu Ai a adus � la formarea profesional � la nivelul ministe- rului de Interne din Afganistan, precum �i la nivelul regiunilor �i p r o v in cii lor .
Most of the European Union Member States continued to contribute to the UN-mandated International Security Assistance Force operating under NATO command.
Organiza �iei Trata- tului Atlanticului de Nord (NATO), creat � sub mandatul ONU.
Their total contribution amounted to approximately 17 000 men.
Cont r i bu Ai a total � a aces- tora la fI A S se ridic � la aproximativ 17 000 de militari.
The Commission continued to contribute substantially to the international reconstruction effort in Iraq and was the largest donor to the International Reconstruction Fund Facility for Iraq, managed by the World Bank and the United Nations.
Comisia a continuat s � contribuie l la efortul în mod intern a Ai o n al sub sta n Ai a r e con s tru cA i e a Irakului, c �tre fiind fondul principalul intern a Ai o n al donator r e con s tru cA ia Irakului ( I R f fI ), administrat de Banca mondial �
Aid from the Commission totalled EUR 90 million in 2007, providing support to the rule of law, energy, the political process and the reform of public financial management, and assistance to Iraqi refugees in Jordan and Syria.
U. I R f fI î �i con- centreaz � ajutorul, în special, pe serviciile de baz � ( e d u ca Ai e , s �n �tate
The Commission carried out a global assessment of refugees’ needs with a view to developing a comprehensive medium-term strategy.
�i al i m e n t a Ai e , modernizarea infrastructurilor, a sis t e n A a acordat � r e f u g ia A ilor ), pe ag ricultur � �i resur- sele naturale, pe consolidarea n an A a , dezvoltarea capacit �Ailor uman �
In addition EUR 4 million was made available to support internally displaced persons in Iraq.
( g u v e r s us A in e rea institu Ai o n al �), precum �i pe sprijinul acordat alegerilor.
Two rounds of negotiations were conducted in 2007 with a view to a trade and cooperation agreement with Iraq.
�i din S global � a necesit �Ailor r e f u g ia A ilor , în vederea cre �rii unei strate gii globale pe termen mediu .
General references and other useful links
În plus, 4 milioane EUR au fost m ob i l i z a Ai pentru spr ijinirea persoanelor str �mu
External relations:http://ec.europa.eu/external_relations/index.htm
Comisia a contribuit, de asemenea, la consolidarea sistemului statului de drept în Irak prin intermediul misiunii Eujust LEX.
Common foreign and security policy:http://ec.europa.eu/external_relations/cfsp/intro/index.htm
007 au avut loc dou � serii de negocieri în vederea încheierii unui acord comercial �i de cooperare cu Irakul
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Civilian operations:http://ec.europa.eu/external_relations/cfsp/fi n/pja.htm
Site-ul Consiliului consacrat politicii europene de securitate �i ap �rare: h t tfip : / / w w w . consiliu m . europa. e u / c m s 3 _ f o / s h o w P a g e . a s p ? i d = 261 & la n g = r o & mod e = g •
International Reconstruction Fund for Iraq:http://www.irffi.org/
• fondul interna �ional pentru reconstruc �ia Irakului:http://www.irffi.org/
Middle East Peace Process:http://ec.europa.eu/external_relations/mepp/index.htm
Procesul de pace din Orientul mijlociu:http://ec.europa.eu/external_relations/mepp/index.htm
Section 5
Seciunea 5
Multilateral cooperation
Cooperarea multilaterală
Cooperation with the United Nations
Cooperarea cu Organizaia Naiunilor Unite
Cooperation between the European Union and the United Nations continued to grow in 2007.
Cooperarea între Uniunea European � �i O r g ani z a Ai a N a Ai un ilor Unite a continuat s � se consolideze în 2007.
The importance of the partnership was underlined when the new Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon, visited Brussels on 24 January.
- zia vizitei la Bruxelles a noului Secretar general al O r g ani z a Ai e i N a A iunilor Unite, dl Ban
Having been invited to take part in meetings as an institutional donor, the European Community, together with a number of its Member States, contributed actively to the Peacekeeping Commission, which continued its work on Burundi and Sierra Leone, by adopting a peacekeeping strategy for Burundi on 20 June.
Uniunea European � �i-a continuat eforturile de s us Ai nere a procesului de reform � a
On 17 June the Council approved the Union’s priorities for the 62nd General Assembly of the United Nations: reform of the UN system; peacekeeping; peacebuilding architecture; human rights; system-wide coherence of UN operational activities; rule of law; international justice; the responsibility to protect; development and the fight against poverty; environment/climate change and global warming; the fight against ph712919_RG2007_BT.indb 213 ph712919_RG2007_BT.indb 213
Consiliului privind reforma O r g ani z a Ai e i N a Ai un ilor Unite pentru Alime n t a Ai e �i Agricul- tur � ( f A O ) ] �i a consolid �rii noilor organisme create ca urmare a reuniunii mondiale la nivel înalt din 2005 (Comisia
EUROPE AS A GLOBAL PARTNER terrorism; disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction; regional organisations; and the UN budget.
La 17 iunie, Consiliul a aprobat priorit �Aile Uniunii pentru cea de a �aizeci �i doua sesi- unea Adun �rii generale a O r g ani z a Ai e i N a Ai un ilor U nite, care se desf � �oar � la New York din luna septembrie.
On 7 June a joint statement on EU–UN cooperation in crisis management was signed by the Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the UN Secretary-General.
La 7 iunie, o de c la r a Ai e comun � privind cooperarea dintre Uniunea E uropean � �i ONU în domeniul gestion �rii crizelor a fost semnat � de pre � e din Ai a Uniunii
The new text was aimed at further enhancing mutual cooperation and improving coordination of the two organisations’ activities.
Uniunea European � �i ONU, ordon �rii precum �i activit �Ailor îmbun �t �Airea dou � o r g ani z a A ii .
Council of Europe
Aceasta a fost marcat � de sem
Cooperation with the Council of Europe increased in 2007, as testified by the signing on 23 May of a memorandum of understanding between the European Union and the Council of Europe on strengthening cooperation between the two organisations in all areas of common interest.
- narea, la 23 mai, a unui memorandum de înelegere între Uniunea Europeană și Consiliul
This agreement followed up a decision adopted at the third summit of Heads of State or Government of the Council of Europe in Warsaw in May 2005 on the creation of a new framework for enhanced cooperation and political dialogue with the European Union.
� o r g ani z a A ii în domenii de interes comun. Acest acord politic concretizeaz � o deciz ie luat � cu ocazia celei de a treia reuniuni la nivel înalt a șefilor de stat sau de guvern din cadrul Consi- liului Europei, care a avut loc în mai 2005 la Var �ovia, în scopul de a crea un nou cadru de intensificarea cooper �rii �i a dialogului politic cu Uniunea European
At the European Union–Council of Europe quadripartite meeting of 23 October (involving the European Union Council Presidency, the European Commission, the Council of Europe Presidency and the Secretariat of the Council of Europe), which took place in a constructive atmosphere, the parties noted the landmark step in their cooperation.
La 23 octombrie, reuniunea cvadripartit � dintre Uni unea European � �i Consiliul Europei
Action to promote democracy and joint initiatives to be conducted in the countries covered by the European Union’s neighbourhood policy were the two strands of discussion at the meeting.
Comisia European �, pre � e din Ai a Consiliului Europei �i Secretariatul Consiliului Euro pei) s-a desf � �urat într-o atmosfer � constructiv �, iar p� r Ai le implicate au luat act de aceast � et ap � important � a cooper �rii.
The Commission emphasised the neighbourhood policy’s potential for cooperation, noting that it also offered the possibility of jointly promoting cooperation at regional level (e.g. in the Black Sea region).
A cA i uni le de promovare a de m o c r a Ai e i �i a cA i uni le care urme az � s � fie între- prinse în comun în A �rile care intr � sub in c i de n A a politicii de vecin �ta tea Uniunii Euro- pene au reprezentat cele dou � aspecte abordate în c adrul d i s cu Ai ilor .
Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe
Organizaia pentru Securitate și Cooperare în Europa
Throughout the year the Commission continued to cooperate with the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) to ensure that the Union’s priorities and objectives, as defined at the Brussels ministerial conference of 4 and 5 December 2006, were taken into account in OSCE activities and policies.
�i-a continuat coope respectarea priorit �Ailor �i obiectivelor Uniunii în cadrul activit �Ailo r �i politicilor OSCE, astfel cum au fost definite cu ocazia con f e r in A e i ministeriale de la B ruxelles din 4 �i 5 decembrie 2006. Cooperarea între Comisie stat �, atât la nivelul
Cooperation between the Commission and the OSCE was strengthened, both at headquarters and on the ground, to ensure that human and financial resources were used to optimal effect and contributed to increasing synergy and complementarity between the two organisations.
�i OSCE a fost consolid sediilor centrale, cât �i pe teren, pentru ca resursele umane �i f inanciare s � fie utilizate în mod optim �i s � contribuie la îmbun �t �Airea sinergiei arit �Aii dintre cele dou � o r g ani z a A ii .
With this in mind, a financial agreement between the European Community and the OSCE on the contributions to the OSCE budget was signed on 11 July.
În acest sens, un acord financiar privind cont r i bu A ii le Uniunii la bugetul OSCE a fost semnat la 11 iulie între Comunitatea Europ ean � �i OSCE.
On issues relating to the economic and environmental dimension, the Commission continued to lead for the European Union at the various monthly meetings and at the Prague Economic Forum (21–23 May) on the impact on environmental security of land degradation, soil contamination and water management.
În ceea ce prive �te dimensiunea economic � �i ecologi c �, Comisia a continuat s � asigure rolul de coordonator comunitar în cadrul diverselor reuniuni lunar e, precum �i cu oca- zia forumului economic de la Praga (21-23 mai), car e a fost consacrat con se c in A e lor pentru securitatea mediului ale degrad �rii �i contamin �rii solului, precu m �i gestion �- rii apelor.
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(în calitate de pre �edinte desemnat)
The Commission also contributed to the work of the 2007 human dimension implementation meeting, which took place in Warsaw from 24 September to 5 October.
Aceste vizite sau concentrat, e strategii în special, de dezvoltare pe: modalit �Aile de stabilizare a statelor fragile, de protejarea bunurilor publice mondiale
Ms Ferrero-Waldner attended the Ministerial Council in Madrid on 29 and 30 November, which took a number of important decisions, including agreeing the chairmanships up to 2011 and increasing support to Afghanistan.
(inclusiv aspectele legate de energie �i de schimb �r ile climatice) �i de consolidare a bunei
World Bank and regional development banks
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Despite the fact that it is not a World Bank shareholder (only the Member States are), the Community is one of the largest partners in and financial contributors to the World Bank’s operations and trust funds around the world.
231 guvern an A e în A �rile aflate în etapa de adaptare, sprijinul aco rdat A �rilor în curs de dez
Bilateral relations between the World Bank’s newly appointed President, Robert Zoellick, and his team with the Community intensified in 2007.
- voltare, care dispun de venituri medii, modalit �Aile de asoc iere a noilor economii emer
These visits mainly focused on the new World Bank development strategies: how to stabilise fragile States, how to protect global public goods (including energy and climate change issues), how to enhance good governance in adjusting countries, support to middle-income developing countries, how to engage new emerging economies and donors, how to enhance the European Union’s visibility, and cofinancing/implementation modalities with the Community.
- gente �i a noilor organisme de fi n an A ar e a fonduril or �i de sporirea vizibilit �Aii Uniunii, precum �i modalit �Aile de co fi n an A ar e / punere în aplicare al �turi de Comunitate.
The dialogue also took place between the European Union’s delegations and the Bank’s offices at field level.
Dialogul Uniunii Europene f � �urat, cu Banca de mondial � asemenea, s-a de le g a A ii le Uniunii �i sediile locale ale b �ncii.
In 2007 the Bank invited the Community to the presentation of its annual reports.
În 2007, Banca mondial � a invitat Comu- nitatea s � asiste la prezentarea rapoartelor anuale ale acesteia.
The Bank participated in the European Parliament’s hearings on development issues, while meetings also took place in 2007 between the World Bank and the European Investment Bank.
Banca a participat, de asemenea, la audierile Parlamentului European pe tema dezvolt �rii �i a organizat reu- niuni cu Banca European � de In vest iA ii în 2007.
Monthly meetings of the Bank’s European executive directors took place in Washington during the year with the aim of harmonising the Union’s position and speaking with one voice on the main policy issues and decisions due to be adopted by the Bank’s Board.
În cursul anului, directorii executivi europeni ai b �ncii sau reuni t lunar la Washington pentru a armoniza p o zi Ai a Uniunii �i a vorbi cu o s ingur � voce în leg �tur � cu principalele aspecte �i decizii care trebuie adoptate de c �tre consiliul de admini s t r a Ai e al b �ncii.
As regards operations, the Community’s annual disbursement pipeline (grants) to support around 30 World Bank trust funds was in the region of EUR 0.5 billion.
În ceea ce prive �te o p era Ai uni le , pl �Aile anuale al e Comunit �Aii (sub form � de sub v e n A ii ) efectuate în sprijinul a 30 de fonduri fiduciare ale b �ncii sau apro piat de valoarea de
EUROPE AS A GLOBAL PARTNER agriculture) and post-war, post-disaster reconstruction programmes coordinated by the World Bank in Afghanistan, East Timor and Iraq, and in tsunami-affected countries in south Asia.
Banca cooperare mondial � o p era A desf � �urat, în 2007, între Comunitate, pe de o parte, �i b �ncile de dezvoltare regional �
The Community maintained the same type of policy dialogue and operational cooperation with the regional development banks (African Development Bank, Asian Development Bank and Inter-American Development Bank) as with the World Bank.
(Banca African � de Dezvoltare, Banca Asiatic � de Dezvoltare, Banca Interame rican � de
EU relations with the United Nations:http://ec.europa.eu/external_relations/un/index.htm
Rela �iile Uniunii Europene cu Organiza �ia Na �iunilor Unite:http://ec.europa.eu/external_relations/un/index.htm
EU relations with the Council of Europe:http://ec.europa.eu/external_relations/coe/index.htm
Rela �iile Uniunii Europene cu Consiliul Europei:http://ec.europa.eu/external_relations/coe/index.htm
The European Union and the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe:http://ec.europa.eu/external_relations/osce/index.htm
Uniunea European � �i Organiza �ia pentru Securitate �i Cooperare î n Europa: h t tfip : / / e c . europa. e u / ex t e r n al _ r e la t i o n s / o s ce / in d ex . h t m
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Organiza �ia pentru Securitate �i Cooperare în Europa:http://www.osce.org/